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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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