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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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