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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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