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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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