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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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