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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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