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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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