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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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