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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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