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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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