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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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