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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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