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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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