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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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