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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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