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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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