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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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