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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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