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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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