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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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