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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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