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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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