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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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