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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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