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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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