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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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