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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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