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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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