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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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