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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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