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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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