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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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