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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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