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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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