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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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