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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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