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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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