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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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