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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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