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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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