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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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