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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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