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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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