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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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