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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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