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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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