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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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