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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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