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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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