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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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