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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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