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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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