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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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