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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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