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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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