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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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