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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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