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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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