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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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