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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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