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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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