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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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