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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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