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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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