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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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