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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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