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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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