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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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