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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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