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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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