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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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