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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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