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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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