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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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