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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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