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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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