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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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