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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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