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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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