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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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