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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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