This document outlines standards for distance education and learning (DEAL) courses. It discusses standards in several areas, including that presenters and sponsoring organizations should be credible sources of information and disclose conflicts of interest. Course overviews should provide information on content, structure, objectives and requirements. Competencies and objectives should be clearly communicated and aligned with learners' needs. Instruction should be accurate, up-to-date and support achieving objectives through interactive activities. Assessments should measure achieving objectives and collect learner feedback. The user experience should have a consistent design and easy navigation, while technologies should support content and engagement. Courses should accommodate diverse learners and accessibility needs.