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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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