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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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