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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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