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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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