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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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