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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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