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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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