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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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