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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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