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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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