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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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