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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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