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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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