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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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