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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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