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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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