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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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