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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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