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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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