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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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