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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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