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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 advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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