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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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