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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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