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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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