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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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