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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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