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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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