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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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