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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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