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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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