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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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