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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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