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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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