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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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