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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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