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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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