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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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