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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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