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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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