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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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