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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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