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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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