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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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