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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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