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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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