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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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