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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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