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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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