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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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