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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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