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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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