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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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