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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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