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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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