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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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