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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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