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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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