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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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