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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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