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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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