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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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