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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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