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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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