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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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