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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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