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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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