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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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