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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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