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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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