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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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