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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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