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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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