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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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