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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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