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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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