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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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