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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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