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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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