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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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