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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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