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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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