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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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