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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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