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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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