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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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