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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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