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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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