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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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