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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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