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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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