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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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