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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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