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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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