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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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