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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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