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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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