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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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