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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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