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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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