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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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