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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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