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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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