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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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