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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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