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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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