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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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