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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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