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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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