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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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