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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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