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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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