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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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