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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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