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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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