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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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