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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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