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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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