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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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