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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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