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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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