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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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