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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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