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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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