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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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