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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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