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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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