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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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