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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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