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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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