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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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