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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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