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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources