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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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