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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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