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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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