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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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