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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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