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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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