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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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