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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

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