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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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