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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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