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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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