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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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