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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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