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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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