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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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