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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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