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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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