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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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