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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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