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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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