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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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