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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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