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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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