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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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