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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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