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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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