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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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