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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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