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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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