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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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