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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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