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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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