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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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