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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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