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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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