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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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