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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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