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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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