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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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