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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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