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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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