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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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