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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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