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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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