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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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