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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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