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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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