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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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