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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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