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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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