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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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