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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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