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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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