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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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