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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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