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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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