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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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