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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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