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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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