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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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