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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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