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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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