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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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