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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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