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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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