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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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