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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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