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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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