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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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