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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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