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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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