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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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