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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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