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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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