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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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