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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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