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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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