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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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