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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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