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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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