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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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