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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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