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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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