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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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