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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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