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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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