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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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