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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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