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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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