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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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