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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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