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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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