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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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