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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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