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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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