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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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