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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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