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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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