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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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