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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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