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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open 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 in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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