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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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