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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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