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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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