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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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