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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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