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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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