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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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