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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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