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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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