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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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