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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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