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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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