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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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