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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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