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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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