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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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