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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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