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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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