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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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