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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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