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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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