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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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