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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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