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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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