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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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