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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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