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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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