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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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