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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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