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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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