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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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