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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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