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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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