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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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