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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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