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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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