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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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