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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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