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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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