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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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