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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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