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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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