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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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