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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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