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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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