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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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