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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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