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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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