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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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