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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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