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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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