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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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