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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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