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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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