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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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