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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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