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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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