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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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