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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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