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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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