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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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