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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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