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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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