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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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