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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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