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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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