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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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