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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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