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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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