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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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