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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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