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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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