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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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