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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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