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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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