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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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