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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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