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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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