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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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