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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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