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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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