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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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