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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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