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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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