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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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