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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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