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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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