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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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