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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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