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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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