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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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