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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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