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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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