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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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