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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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