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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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