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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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