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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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