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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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