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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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