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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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