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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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