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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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