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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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