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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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