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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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