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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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