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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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