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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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