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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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