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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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