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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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