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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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