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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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