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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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