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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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