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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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