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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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