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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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