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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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