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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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