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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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