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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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