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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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