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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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