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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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