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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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