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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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