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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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