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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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