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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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