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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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