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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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