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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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