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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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