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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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