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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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