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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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