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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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