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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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