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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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