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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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