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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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