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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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