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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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