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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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