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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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