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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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