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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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