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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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