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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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