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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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