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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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