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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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