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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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