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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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