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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)