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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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