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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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