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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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