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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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