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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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