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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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