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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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