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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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