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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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