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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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