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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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