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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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