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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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