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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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