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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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