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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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