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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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