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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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