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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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