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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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