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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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