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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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