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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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