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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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