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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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