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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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