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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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