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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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