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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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