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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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