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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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