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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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