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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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