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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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