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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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