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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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