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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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