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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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