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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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